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LC66 ZJU

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,970 mi
Last recorded86,970 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC66 ZJU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 86,970 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 74,056 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 69,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 60,579 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres worn low outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall cut and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing on both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2022 54,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged / cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low , tread depth2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front road wheels slightly damaged outer edges

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2021 42,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2020 33,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge in tyre wall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 22,672 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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LC66 ZJU is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 58,616 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC66 ZJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC66 ZJU registered?

LC66 ZJU is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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